Justice · Paris, France · October 28, 2026

French Senate backs bill making rioters pay

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 27, 8:10 PM ET · from an earlier edition that day

The Senate approved a bill making violent protesters liable for up to €10,000 damage. Rights groups oppose it.

Why it matters

It could change how protests are policed.

Background

France has had weeks of protests.

Sources

• France 24 ↗Oct 27, 8:10 PM ET
• AFP via ''The Straits Times'' via Wikipedia ↗October 27, 2026

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